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Code of Conduct

  • CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATIONS:
    •   Accommodated Testing:
      • Consulting or using any source or materials not authorized by the instructor during an accommodated examination or quiz.
      • Misrepresenting accommodations or changing accommodation letter to an instructor or university official to improve a grade.
      • Removing tests from the testing facility without the approval of the SSWD and/or instructor.
  • Alternative Media:
    • Improper distribution or reproduction of electronic versions of copyrighted materials.
  • Computing or Adaptive Equipment
    • Theft or other abuse of computer time, including but not limited to:
      • Unauthorized use of another individual’s identification and password.
      • Use of computing facilities that interfere or disrupts the work of another student, faculty member or college official.
      • Use of computing facilities to send or retrieve obscene, pornographic or abusive messages or that contains inappropriate language.
      • Use of computing facilities to interfere with normal operation of the college computing system or that causes congestion or damage to systems.
      • Use of computing facilities to play computer games.
      • Producing harmful, threatening, abusive material or that denigrates others.
      • Internet access is to be used ONLY for the completion of Sac State coursework.
      • Food and drinks are not allowed in the HTC lab
      • Modifications to programs or hard drives are NOT allowed.
      • Program files are NOT to be copied from the hard drives for personal use
  • Disruptive Behavior
    • Disrupting or interfering with the normal operations of CSUS offices, hallways or classrooms such as:
      • Persistent or gross acts of willful disobedience, defiance or verbal abuse toward SSWD /HTC staff member. Making threatening statements in the presence of the SSWD or HTC staff of a wish or intent to do harm to others. It is expected that SSWD / HTC staff are treated with respect and courtesy.
      • Unauthorized entry into SSWD confidential files.
      • Forging signatures on official SSWD forms.
      • Breach of peace such as making unusually loud noises or sounds in the office or classroom to the point where the occupants are disrupted or the instructor cannot concentrate on class discourse.
      • Possession or use of alcoholic beverages or smoking in the HTC or SSWD offices.
      • Sexual harassment or sexual, racial or disability discrimination. Differences shall not be used in a derogatory manner in the classroom.
  • Service Animals:
    • Using service animals that are disruptive, untrained, threatening, unable to maintain bowel and bladder control, or make unusually loud sounds in the campus classrooms/offices/ other areas.
  • Support Service Personnel:
    • Misusing or improperly requesting support service personnel (e.g. readers, notetakers, tutors, interpreters) to do class projects / performing personal activities that are not approved by the Disability Management Counselor/ Specialist or are illegal in nature.
  • Consequences of Code of Conduct Violations:  
    • Academic and/or administrative sanctions may be applied as appropriate in cases of the violation of the SSWD Code of Conduct.
    • Should a student be caught cheating, or attempting to cheat on an accommodated quiz or exam, the following will apply:
      • The exam will be immediately stopped and any sources or materials will be removed.
      • The professor will be notified immediately via phone, and a follow-up letter detailing the incident with attached materials will be forwarded to the professor.
      • The professor initially is responsible for determining the type of academic sanction to be applied in accordance with the Procedures on Academic Honesty http://www.csus.edu/umanual/student/UMA00150.htm 
     
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  • The policy for Dealing with Disruptive Student Behavior In The Classroom: http://www.csus.edu/umanual/student/UMD03250.htm  

    • Note: Disruptive Behavior is defined as persistently interfering with academic and administrative activities on campus. "Behavior" includes conduct and expression. Such behavior actively hampers the ability of other students to learn and of instructors to teach. Extreme forms of this behavior may even threaten the physical safety of students and staff. Disruptive behavior can involve inordinate and inappropriate demands of students for time and attention from faculty and staff. This particular kind of disruptive behavior -- loud, incessant, prolonged, or belligerent insistence-- from students so that they are accorded more time, attention, and respect from certain university personnel is unacceptable. Passive and covert albeit serious forms of disruptive behavior can also occur - such as offensive personal hygiene. Displays of inappropriate emotion for no apparent reason or unpredictable behavior may also be considered disruptive.

  • The California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Division 5 Website: http://www.calstate.edu/FT/PgmPol/T5dir.shtml (There is a pending Title 5 policy update to include, under Section 41301, permission to discipline students who misuse e-text services.)
  • Website for plagiarism: http://www.csus.edu/admbus/umanual/UMA00150.htm
  • Any one who disrupts or creates a disturbance in the HTC Lab will be asked to leave. Lab privileges may be revoked for those students who do not adhere to this policy. Consideration and respect for other users is a priority. http://www.csus.edu/sswd/services/policies/htc-policy.html
  • Should a service animal be identified as disruptive and/or aggressive, the partner will be administratively disciplined accordingly and considered the responsible party. The service animal will be required to be removed from campus. If the improper behavior happens repeatedly, the partner may be told not to bring the animal into any campus facility until the partner has taken significant steps to mitigate the behavior. This mitigation may include muzzling a barking dog, or refresher training for the animal and handler. Website: http://www.csus.edu/umanual/admin/UMA00750.htm
  • SSWD will notify the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs if a violation of the SSWD Code of Conduct occur. A Student Complaint Hearing Policy and Procedures is in place. Contact the Vice President, Student Affairs, at (916) 278-6060. Website: http://www.csus.edu/umanual/student/UMC02450.htm  
  • Other Sacramento State Policies to be aware of:  

  Implemented 2001  

Please inform SSWD at sswd@csus.edu if you encounter any problems accessing the SSWD web site.