Standards of Conduct

Learner Code of Conduct

The Learner Code of Conduct sets forth the standards of conduct expected of learners who choose to join the University community. This Code is not exhaustive, and learners may be subject to disciplinary action for other behavior and/or activities deemed unacceptable or disruptive to the goals and mission of the university. This includes actions while at approved off-campus placements for Practicum and Internships.

Behavior that infringes upon rights, safety, or privileges of others, or, that impedes the educational process, is unacceptable. Learners who violate the standards of conduct either in-person or virtually will be subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and including dismissal. The AIUS Code of Conduct Committee reviews escalated and/or egregious cases, as well as cases that may result in Final Warning and/or Dismissal from the University and System. Warnings, including Final Warnings, are not appealable. Dismissal decisions may be appealed through the Office of the Ombudsman. Disciplinary action will be recorded permanently on a learner’s academic record and/or transcript.

Note: Learners must be aware that should they disclose to any AIUS employee information regarding potential harm to themselves or others, AIUS employees are required to report such information to campus administration and/or law enforcement.

Prohibited Conduct

Violations of the Learner Code of Conduct may include, but are not limited to:

1. All forms of learner academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, and plagiarism.
2. Endangering, threatening, or causing physical harm to any member of the University community or to oneself; or which reasonably causes another person to be fearful of physical or emotional harm
3. Engaging in contact, by any medium, that a reasonable person would understand to be unwanted including, but not limited to, intimidation, provocation, harassment, stalking, bullying, shaming, and creating a hostile environment.
4. Engages in inappropriate, offensive, and/or unprofessional actions or communication
5. Use of language that a reasonable person would interpret as abusive, insulting, or degrading, as well as the use of language that a reasonable person would interpret as hostile, bullying, or threatening, as set forth above.
6. Impersonation of another, using another person’s identity, or furnishing materially false information, including manufacturing or possession of false identification.
7. Forgery, falsification, fabrication, unauthorized alteration, or misuse of University documents, records, or identification.
8. Unauthorized access to, disclosure of, or use of any University document, record, or identification, including but not limited to, electronic software, data, and records.
9. Uses, possesses, or manufactures, without University authorization, firearms, explosives, weapons, unregistered fireworks, illegal chemical or biological agents or other dangerous articles or substances injurious to persons or property
10. Interfering with or disrupting University or University-sponsored activities.
11. Misuse, theft, misappropriation, destruction, damage, or unauthorized use, access, or reproduction of property, data, records, equipment, facilities, or services belonging to the University or belonging to another person or entity.
12. Engages in solicitation in or on University property (including classrooms, other institution online locations, and email) unless such solicitation is approved by appropriate University officials.
13. Engaging in discriminatory activities as prohibited by law or University policy.
14. Intentionally interfering with or disrupting any University process, function, or event.
15. Failure to comply with the order of an University official acting in the lawful performance of their duties and authority.
16. Uses, possesses, distributes, sells, or is under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, hallucinogens, dangerous drugs, or controlled substances, except as permitted by law.
17. Engaging in any sexual offense, including but not limited to, sexual assault, public sexual indecency, indecent exposure, and/or violations of AIUS’s Sexual Harassment policy.
18. Producing, sharing, transmitting, or replicating harassing, obscene, or offensive materials including, but not limited to pornographic, violent, graphic, racist, or demeaning content, and/or any material that in general is understood to be socially and/or culturally offensive.
19. Engages in actions or communication deemed inappropriate and/or unethical while attending institution-sponsored events or clinical placements (i.e., internships or practicums).
20. Conduct which is prohibited under federal, state, or local law, or court order.

Sexual Harassment Under Title IX

The University is committed to creating and maintaining a community in which students, faculty, and employees work in an environment free from all forms of discrimination, harassment, or violence. The Sexual Harassment Policy prohibits sexual harassment including: Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment, Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. Click to read entire policy: AIUS Sexual Harassment Policy Under Title IX (calsouthern.edu)