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University Principles, Policies, & Guidelines
As a UC Davis student, you should be aware of the regulations that the University has created that affect your role as a host or organizer. Below are several important principles and guidelines.
The Principles of Community
The Principles of Community, adapted in 1990, describes our campus values, aspirations, and expectations for community and individual behavior. The Principles of Community may be accessed at principles.ucdavis.edu.
Student Code of Conduct
The student disciplinary system has been established to resolve alleged violations of University policies or campus regulations by students and student organizations. As members of our academic community and of society at large, students have both rights and responsibilities and are expected to comply with the general law, University policies and campus regulations. The student code of conduct may be accessed from Student Judicial Affairs at sja.ucdavis.edu.
Off-campus Jurisdiction of Student Judicial Affairs
Student Judicial Affairs may exercise jurisdiction over student conduct incidents that occur off-campus where the alleged misconduct involves actions that threaten the health and safety of members of the campus community or other individuals and under certain areas including but not limited to: threats of violence, physical assault, stalking or sexual harassment, possession or use of weapons, explosives or destructive devices and hazing. A full description may be accessed from Student Judicial Affairs at sja.ucdavis.edu.
Definition of Registered Student Organization Conduct
Registered student organizations may be held accountable for the actions of their members on campus and off campus. Student organization officers should be fully aware of campus policies, local ordinances and state laws. An organization cannot ignore or minimize its responsibility for the action of its members. An individual or members of an organization may be referred to Student Judicial Affairs for disciplinary action. The registered student organization may be referred to SPAC for the same alleged violation and subject to administrative actions including, but not limited to administrative notice, conditional registration, or revocation of registration. The guidelines may be accessed at spac.ucdavis.edu.
Alcohol Use on Campus
UC Davis strives to maintain a campus free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances. Manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of alcohol and controlled substances by University students and employees on University property, at official University functions, or on University business is prohibited except as permitted by law, University policy and campus regulations. Students violating applicable laws may be subject to criminal sanctions. Students violating University policies or regulations are subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or dismissal from the University, and may be referred for criminal prosecution and/or required to participate in appropriate treatment programs.
All state laws regarding alcohol and drug use apply on campus, as it is not a sanctuary from state law. All drugs made illegal by state and federal law are also prohibited by University policy.
Content adapted from "A Student's Guide to Social Event Planning" from the Student Programs and Activities Center.
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