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Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the principles set out in the Â鶹´«Ã½AV’s Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary policy [PDF]

As independent adults with legal and social responsibilities, students are personally accountable for their actions and behaviour. They should show proper concern in their behaviour for the reputation of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV and the student body, and for its effect on their fellow students, staff and their successors.

Misconduct is behaviour which interferes with the proper functioning of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV and its activities, or those who work and study in the Â鶹´«Ã½AV, or which has the potential to damage the reputation of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV or the student body.

Such behaviour could take place on Â鶹´«Ã½AV premises or elsewhere, and whilst engaged in Â鶹´«Ã½AV related activity or not. Separate regulations are made for dealing with academic offences.

Examples of what might constitute misconduct

• a) disruption of, or improper interference with the academic, administrative, sporting, social or other activities of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV
• b) obstruction of, or improper interference with the activities, functions or duties of any student, staff member, Governor, contractor or visitor to the Â鶹´«Ã½AV
• c) violent, disorderly, threatening, indecent or offensive behaviour or language whilst on Â鶹´«Ã½AV premises or elsewhere
• d) falsification or misuse of Â鶹´«Ã½AV records, including degree, diploma or other certificates, and of Â鶹´«Ã½AV equipment, systems and processes
• e) false pretences or deception relating to academic assessments and examinations
• f) fraud, deceit or dishonesty in relation to the Â鶹´«Ã½AV or its staff or in connection with registering as a student, being a student, holding any office at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV or gaining a pecuniary advantage through association with the Â鶹´«Ã½AV
• g) actions which might cause injury or put at risk the health or safety of people on Â鶹´«Ã½AV premises or whilst on Â鶹´«Ã½AV activities
• h) harassment or bullying in any form of any student, member of staff, Governor, contractor or other visitor to the Â鶹´«Ã½AV on grounds of their perceived race, nationality, gender, transgender status, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, other personal characteristic or for any other reason
• i) breach of the provisions of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV’s policy on Freedom of Speech or other similar policy
• j) theft, damage to or defacement of Â鶹´«Ã½AV property, or the property of other members and users of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV or third parties, whether caused intentionally or recklessly
• k) attending classes or entering any other learning environment whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
• l) misuse or unauthorised use of Â鶹´«Ã½AV premises or items of property, including computer misuse, or breaches of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV code on acceptable network use
• m) conduct which constitutes a criminal offence, including possession of offensive weapons, possession of implements that are intended for use as weapons and possession of illegal substances on Â鶹´«Ã½AV premises or at an event under the control of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV or Students Union, or an offence affecting other users of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV or the public
• n) failure to disclose name, student number or other relevant details to a staff member of the Â鶹´«Ã½AV, when it is reasonable that such information be given
• o) failure to comply with a previously imposed penalty under the disciplinary procedures.

• Consensual Relationships Between Staff and Students Policy [PDF]